Debbie Bliss Bobbalicious Set Knitting Pattern

Debbie Bliss Bobbalicious Set

Overview

The Bobbalicious Set is a coordinated collection of four knitted garments designed for babies aged 12-36 months. This intermediate-level knitting project includes a cardigan, leggings, bonnet, and cravat, all crafted from Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino yarn. The set combines classic baby garment styles with playful bobble stitch details, creating a cohesive wardrobe collection suitable for various seasons and occasions.

Cardigan

The cardigan is the centerpiece of the Bobbalicious Set, available in three sizes to fit ages 12-18, 18-24, and 24-36 months. The garment features chest measurements ranging from 62 cm to 68 cm, with length to shoulder varying from 33 cm to 39 cm and sleeve lengths from 21 cm to 27 cm. The cardigan is constructed using the seamed method, worked flat on needles, allowing for precise shaping and professional finishing.

This design incorporates buttonhole construction, with seven buttons providing secure closure and adjustable fit. The cardigan is knitted in Light Pink 600 Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, requiring 5, 5, or 6 fifty-gram balls depending on size. Knitters will use 3mm (US 2-3) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles to create the fabric, with the smaller needles typically used for ribbing and the larger for the main body.

Leggings

The leggings component provides comfortable leg coverage for babies in the set. Sized to fit waists from 54 cm to 62 cm (measured over nappy) with lengths ranging from 40 cm to 51 cm, the leggings are designed for practical everyday wear. The pattern requires 3, 4, or 5 fifty-gram balls of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Teddy 308 colorway, depending on the size selected.

Construction utilizes 3mm (US 2-3) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles and incorporates waist-length elastic for secure fit and comfort. The seamed, worked flat technique ensures durability and professional appearance, while the elastic waistband accommodates the natural movement and growth of infants.

Bonnet

The bonnet is designed to fit ages 12-18, 18-24, and 24-36 months, providing head coverage and warmth. This component requires one 50g ball of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino in Mist 57 colorway. The bonnet is worked on 3mm (US 2-3) and 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles, following the same needle specifications as the other set pieces for consistency and ease of pattern management.

Cravat

The cravat is a one-size accessory that completes the Bobbalicious Set. This smaller project combines three colors of Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino: Teddy 308 (A), Pale Pink 600 (B), and Mist 57 (C), with one 50g ball of each color required. The cravat is knitted on 3.25mm (US 3) knitting needles, allowing for a cohesive color-block design that coordinates with the other set pieces.

Techniques and Stitches

The Bobbalicious Set employs several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The seamed, worked flat construction method means pieces are knitted individually on straight needles and then joined together, creating clean, professional seams that enhance garment structure and longevity.

• Buttonhole construction is featured in the cardigan design, allowing for secure button closure and adjustable fit across the chest
• Stocking stitch (st st) forms the primary fabric base, creating a smooth, classic knit surface
• Bobble stitch (MB) is the signature technique, created by working multiple stitches into a single stitch, turning, and decreasing to form decorative raised bobbles
• Ribbing provides structure and elasticity, typically worked with the smaller 3mm needles for cuffs and waistbands
• Decrease techniques including skpo (slip, knit